Boston Medical Center-Brighton evacuated 24 patients and rescheduled some procedures after a fire knocked out power to parts of the building April 15, ABC affiliate WCVB5 reported. The fire began in the electrical room at 1:30 a.m. and disabled a…
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UnitedHealth Group Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President Margaret-Mary Wilson, MD, has been leaning into social media — and thinks other healthcare leaders should consider getting vocal, too. In a recent episode of the “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast,” Dr. Wilson…
Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, Neb., has expanded its diagnostic imaging services through a partnership with Casper Medical Imaging. The agreement introduces new software to enhance breast cancer detection and adds patient risk assessment tools to improve care planning,…
As health systems face workforce challenges and rising complexity, Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is shifting from episodic, mandatory training to a culture of continuous learning across more than 100,000 team members. The approach, led by Chief Learning Officer Sandra Dunbar-Smalley,…
In this episode, Marc Augsburger, MBA, BSN, RHCEOC, President and CEO of Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, joins the podcast to reflect on the past five years at the organization. He discusses efforts to expand access to care, strengthen testing…
In this episode, William Sharp, PhD, Director of the Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses the launch of the National Center for Feeding Ethics and the urgent need for standardized, compassionate care for children with feeding disorders.…
In this episode, Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying the healthcare experience and better supporting members. She shares how innovation is improving workload efficiency, along with new investment opportunities and areas…
In this episode, Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying the healthcare experience and better supporting members. She shares how innovation is improving workload efficiency, along with new investment opportunities and areas…
Greene County General Hospital in Linton, Ind., has served Anthem with a breach notice tied to alleged payment failures nearing $1 million. The hospital said Anthem paid claims below contract requirements and processed regular commercial claims under the wrong framework,…
In this episode, Scott Smiser, Principal Healthcare Services Advisor, and Dr. Jamie Brennan, Chief Nursing Officer at Insight Global Health, discuss how healthcare organizations can better align clinical and technology teams to improve adoption, outcomes, and efficiency. They share practical…